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Last Lecture Series: From Abel to Eternity: Finding Our Place in God’s Grand Design
Join the Centennial Institute for our upcoming Last Lecture event with Dr. Steve Shumaker, Professor of Politics at Colorado Christian University.
What do God’s Word, Great Books, and political philosophy have to do with each other? More importantly, what do they have to do with you or me? At first glance they may seem like a rowdy cluster of non sequiturs jostling— if not at significant odds— with each other. Dr. Shumaker offers his reflections on a lifetime of pursuing their intersection towards a life well lived— and begs to differ! Each can play an essential part in our development within God’s plan to create a people whom He can safely entrust with new heavens and a new earth.
Last Lecture Series: Dr. Stephen Shumaker
Monday, January 26, 2026
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm MT
Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall; Anschutz Student Center
Colorado Christian University
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
MEDIA CREDENTIALING: While members of the media are welcome to attend our events, they are not allowed inside university buildings or facilities for the purpose of reporting unless they have received prior approval in writing from the Communications and Creative Services Department. For more information on how to apply for a media credential, please email centennial@ccu.edu.
About Dr. Stephen Shumaker
Dr. Stephen Shumaker grew up in Japan, studied in Israel, and taught in Italy. His academic achievements continue to be shaped by his experiences. Dr. Shumaker was the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. He has also constructed and directed a unique honors program called the “Honors Core,” which blended academics, leadership, and ministry services. He led faculty Great Books discussion with the undergraduate college faculty, and he constructed and continued to direct a unique Christian Great Books M.A., centering on the comparison and contrast between various worldviews as articulated in the Bible and various Great Books of the Western world. Dr. Shumaker currently serves as Professor of Politics within the College of Undergraduate Studies’ School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
